Real Estate Investing in Huntington, Texas

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 9,041 • Angelina County

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Should you buy in Huntington, TX? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (53/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 17.3% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.0% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.95% as of Sep 17 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $207,833
Avg Monthly Rent $873
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Huntington Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Texas: Huntington has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

Across Huntington's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run subdued: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

The $873/mo / $208K relationship in Huntington looks modest once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. seems to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Population dynamics in Huntington haven't been supportive. a stretch for combined with lackluster income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Lufkin, TX

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Avg Home Value
$207,833
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1% Rule
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Landlord Friendly (TX)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Lufkin, TX metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
0%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Lufkin, TX metro
0
Days to pending
6.3%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Huntington, TX

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Frequently Asked Questions About Huntington, TX

Are there empty rentals in Huntington, TX?

Huntington, TX sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader TX rental market.

How much do tenants pay in Huntington, TX?

Expect rents around $873/mo per month in Huntington, TX. With home values at $208K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

How deep is the rental pool in Huntington, TX?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Huntington, TX. The rental market absorbs $873/mo rents without meaningful friction.

Is Huntington, TX good for house hacking?

House hacking in Huntington, TX is a challenging. With home values around $208K and rents at $873/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

What type of investing works in Huntington, TX?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy Huntington, TX best. The market produces reliable results for that approach at the $208K price point.

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